Malaysia is seeking US$257 million from Norwegian firm Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace due to a canceled missile deal. The claim includes direct losses from payments already made and additional costs for consequential damages. The deal for Naval Strike Missiles, signed in 2018, was abruptly halted when Norway withdrew export licenses, citing a new policy restricting sensitive defense exports to NATO members and their closest partners, despite assurances it was not targeted at Malaysia. AI
RANK_REASON Significant international dispute over defense contract cancellation and export policy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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